Description: (Romanian Rower, Former World Champion and Record Eight-Times Olympic Gold Medalist)
Elisabeta Lipă, a retired rower from Romania, is renowned as the most decorated rower in Olympic history. She has earned an impressive total of five gold, two silver, and one bronze medals. Notably, Lipă holds the record for the longest gap between gold medals. Following her illustrious rowing career, she ventured into government service and has held important roles such as Minister of Youth and Sport. Lipă is actively involved in the Romanian Rowing Federation and the Dinamo București Sports Club.